PM to address Vijay Sankalp Rally

Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Modi Ji will address a Vijay Sankalp Rally on 14th May at Chandigarh. 

The preparations are afoot to give him a befitting welcome, and the massive Exhibition Ground in Sector 34, opposite the Gurudwara Sahib, is being prepared to erect the stage to accommodate a large number of audience expected to attend the rally.  

The Vijay Sankalp Rally shall be held around 5pm in the evening. 

Anurag Thakur campaigns for BJP candidates in city

·        ‘BJP came up with new projects for the city residents’: Sanjay Tandon

·        Chandigarh has faced 14 years of Congress misrule: Anurag Thankur

Chandigarh, December 12, 2016: Anurag Thakur, MP, Hamirpur and also the National president Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha campaigned in the city for the BJP candidates contesting for the forthcoming Municipal Corporation elections.

He was accompanied by Sanjay Tandon, BJP State President Chandigarh, Amit Rana, Chandigarh BJYM President, Ramvir Bhatti, Vice President BJP Chandigarh and Chairman Market Committee.

He addressed public meetings in Sector 56 to support Satish Kainth, candidate ward number 11; Panjab University in support of Raj Bala Malik, ward 2 candidate; Sector 22 in support of Ravi Kant Sharma, ward 3 candidate; Sector 23, in support of Sunita Dhawan, ward 4 candidate; Maloya stadium in support of Rajesh Kalia, ward 7 candidate; Dhanas in support of BJP-SAD candidate Meena, ward 5 candidate and Manimajra in support of Jagtar Singh Dhillon, ward 25 candidate.

Thakur, while pointing on black money and demonetization, said, “I can understand that people may be facing problems due the transition that is happening for making India a corruption free country. But I would urge one and all, especially the youth brigade, to encourage everyone to use their mobile phones as money wallets. You use so many applications on your phone, why can’t you use the same for making payments? It’s time to go cashless; it’s time to utilize digital cash; it’s time to make India a digital transaction country which will not only curb corruption but will be a milestone to nip the evil (Black Money) in the bud.”

He said Chandigarh Corporation should be made Congress-free. “In the last 14 years Congress could do nothing while BJP managed to do a lot in 10 months so you can imagine what can be done in coming 5 years”, he said. 

He also lambasted the Congress for criticizing the Narendra Modi government over demonetization, as they are themselves corrupt and don’t know how to dispose off their black money.

While addressing the audience Sanjay Tandon, BJP State President Chandigarh said, “Congress has only been involved in scams during their tenure in the Municipal Corporation while in the 10 months BJP has been able to bring about a lot of change in the city by completing the works on which Congress had been sleeping since many years. 

Tandon said, people will vote for BJP if they want development and that Congress was not getting leaders and when the leaders came there was no one to listen to them. 


He added BJP campaign was getting full support of people and on Sunday there were 100 nukkar meetings and 16 rallies. He said there are two powers in the country, one who is working for the development of country and the others who are bringing hurdles in the development of country.” 

Demonetization to set an example for other countries as well: Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Yeh Note Bandi nahin, Note Badli Hai: Koshyari on demonetization

Chandigarh, December 11, 2016: Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister today said demonetization was one of the biggest reforms ever introduced by the government. Lauding the initiative of the Narendra Modi government he described demonetization in a one liner saying, “Yeh note bandi nahin, note badli hai (this is not a note ban but note change).

Koshyari in a press conference held here today said in the last two and half years of Modi government the country has experienced a lot of development. He said the government was there not just to rule but to bring a difference in the country.

“The Prime Minister has taken up this initiative to check black money”, he said, and came down heavily on the Congress for misusing the sanctity of the parliament by not letting it function. Koshyari said demonetization was a welcome step for the poor and it is only those will unaccounted cash who were disturbed over it.

The former Uttarakhand CM termed black money as a disease for the society, adding this move will set an example for other countries as well. “I have travelled in other parts of the country including Uttarakhand and people were happy over the move”, Koshyari said, adding, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of the Prime Minister has been taken forward by cleansing the society on the whole through demonetization.

Others present on the occasion included, Chander Shekhar, General Secretary, BJP Chandigarh Ramvir Bhatti, BJP Chandigarh Vice President, B.S. Bisht,  BJP Uttarakhand Cell President, Ravinder Pathania, BJP Chandigarh Media Incharge and Dr. A.P. Sanwaria, Spokesperson, Chandigarh BJP among others.

Demonetization has worked as an injection for the corrupt: Manoj Tiwari

• Bhojpuri film actor turned politician, Delhi BJP Chief attracts large crowds as he campaigns in city for MC polls
• Talks about Congress misrule in 14 years vs. 10 months of development under BJP
• Thousands turn up in support of BJP in city areas as former Uttrakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari also campaigns with BJP candidates 

Chandigarh, December 11, 2016: Bhojpuri singer, actor, turned politician Manoj Tiwari, recently appointed as Delhi BJP President, today attracted large crowds as thousands of his fans and BJP supporters turned up in support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates contesting for the forthcoming MC polls.

The venue of his public meetings was full to capacity wherever he addressed public meetings. Besides the singing sensation others who were present at Colony number 4 in ward number 20 included Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former CM Uttarakhand; Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh State BJP President; Shakti Prakash Devshali, candidate from ward number 20; Ravinder Pathania, Chandigarh BJP Media Incharge, Dr. O.P. Verma; Naresh Arora; Meghraaj Verma; Leelawati; Raghunath; Ram Shukal; Rajkumar and other party workers.

Tiwari visited ward number 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 24 and 26 and addressed the voters in his effervescent style and charisma. Tiwari, dressed in a white kurta pyjama and red shawl made his way to the stage in colony number 4. Mere a glimpse of the supertaster was enough to set the stage on fire and invigorate the BJP supporters.

Tiwari addressed the audience in his local lingo and received an outstanding response. “Aisan laagat ba hum apan gaun ma aa gael…” (Seeing the gathering it seems I am in my own village) was one line from the star that was enough to set the ball rolling for a tremendous support from the natives and the BJP supporters.

While addressing the audience Tiwari said, “You all are aware of the fact that our Prime Minister is a man of substance and has a humble beginning. He has progressively grown to reach and attain this stature and is on the path of nation’s development. This may take time as Rome wasn’t built in a day and building the nation is not an easy task.”

He requested the audience to support and elect the BJP candidates so that the development can continue and it is easy to implement the changes we all want to see in our city.

Manoj Tiwari along with Chandigarh BJP President Sanjay Tandon came to support her ward no 13 candidate, Heera Negi at EWC colony in Sector 49. A huge crowd was overwhelmed to see Manoj Tiwari, who enthralled the supporters with a Bhojpuri Song and appealed to vote for Negi.

Manoj Tiwari said, “Narendra Modi works for the development of all common people. He also said that congress and other parties didn’t leave any chance to target us on demonetization but standing in a queue of ATMs, the people of India didn’t complain which shows they are in support of this crusade against black money.

Koshyari in his address at Colony 4 said, “All the poor in the nation today have an account- the Jan Dhan account, and with the demonetization surgical strike money has started pouring in those accounts. And with the money that has been received by the government will be utilized for nation building and development. And if you want to witness development you must support the BJP brigade for the holistic development of the country and also give a little time as it takes time to build home too after laying the foundation stone.”

The former CM also addressed a rally in Maloya along with MP, Kirron Kher. While appealing for vote in favour of ward candidate Rajesh Kalia he said supporting the party candidates will strengthen the local MP Kirron Kher. He also addressed a public meeting in Sector 46 in support of Gurpreet Singh Dhillon, BJP candidate of ward number 21.

Read the BJP's Vision Document for Chandigarh MC Elections

At a press conference today, BJP Chandigarh released the Vision Documentn for Chandigarh MC Elections. 

BJP's Star Campaigner Manoj Tiwari visiting on Sunday

Purvanchal community eagerly awaits BJP star campaigner Manoj Tiwari’s visit

Chandigarh, December 9, 2016: Actor-Singer turned politician, Manoj Tiwari, a prominent Purvanchali face is all set to take the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election campaign for MC elections at a new high, especially among the Purvanchali populace, comprising Bihar and UP population who are looking forward to his visit. He will be in city on Sunday to campaign for party candidates.

Being a prominent Purvanchal face, Tiwari who is also Delhi BJP President, is seen to have sizeable following among them and his presence will give a new boost to the already aggressive campaigning of the BJP.

Giving the information Ravinder Pathania, Media Incharge of BJP Chandigarh, said, Tiwari will be addressing 7 public rallies in different parts of the city. Congress on the other hand is not able to answer on this platform falling short of national and regional leaders.

BJP to release vision document on Saturday

Chandigarh, December 9, 2016: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be releasing its vision document on Saturday. Giving the information, Chander Shekhar, General Secretary, BJP Chandigarh said the vision document will be release in a press conference at party office Kamlam, Sector 33.

He informed the vision document has taken into consideration all sections of the society. Chander Shekhar said the document was a visionary and has taken up all issues concerning the city, and will effectively implement the same once voted to power.

‘Promises delivered by BJP weren’t done sitting inside houses’: Tandon

Chandigarh, December 9, 2016: Sanjay Tandon, State President BJP Chandigarh today said important projects taken up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clearly brings out that the party was committed to working for the betterment of the city.

Coming down heavily on the claims made by Pardeep Chabbra, Chandigarh Congress President, he said Congress seems to be handicapped in countering the BJP on issues and limited to demonetization issue which majorly affects the upper class.

Tandon said BJP party during its regime has managed to ensure safe and adequate drinking water supply and it was because of the initiative taken by BJP that city will receive its full share of 2 crore 90 million gallons of water from two pipelines of Kajauli waterworks' phases V and VI. This he said cannot be done sitting inside homes.

He added it was only BJP which has taken up the issue of completely making the electricity system underground and overhead wiring will be done away with completely. The Congress despite having made promises in this regard could do nothing. Further smart grid system is all set to be installed in the city, Tandon said, adding this will help in checking meter tempering. Tandon said these demands cannot be met sitting inside houses.

He said upgrading of health services in city with modern facilities during BJP tenure has been appreciated widely by those who have visited them and could not have been accomplished sitting inside homes. “Congress leaders have no right from making such statements and should remember how BJP has brought a positive change in the lives of people. It was during Congress regime, LPG cylinders were sold in black and NDA government made LPG available on demand”, he added.

Meat market traders protest over blocked sewerage in Sector 21

Say ward councillor failed to take note of the long pending issue




Chandigarh, December 9, 2016: Traders of Meat Market in Sector 21 today protested following blockage of sewerage. The blockage caused a lot of inconvenience because of spilling of waste in the parking lot.

The matter was brought to the notice of Asha Jaswal, BJP candidate, by Atul Sohankar, President of Meat Market, Sector 21.

After reaching the spot Jaswal called the Municipal Corporation authorities who reached the spot. The Meat Market Association extended full support to BJP candidate.

Asha Jaswal said the problem has been there since last 5 years but the sitting ward councillor Mukesh Bassi failed to take note of it. She added people of the ward during her campaigning are complaining the area councillor has not been interacting with the people of his ward 17.

She said she had earlier also brought to the notice of MC about the problems being faced by the meat market traders. She assured once elected she would work towards resolving all the problems of the area.

Trader Community assures full faith in BJP councillors

• BJP Chandigarh President Sanjay Tandon interacts with traders in Sector 15
• Women voters extend support to Devshali, Jagtar Singh Dhillon
• Mayor Arun Sood weighed against ladoos by Sector 37 traders 

 Chandigarh, December 9, 2016: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates today got tremendous support from trader communities in different parts of city. While the Chandigarh State President of the party, Sanjay Tandon also joined party candidates, getting overwhelming response from people during his door to campaign, city mayor Arun Sood was weighed against jaggery in Sector 37 market.

Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh State President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today accompanied Raj Bala Malik, candidate from ward number 2, to interact with the retailers and vendors in the market sector 15. While carrying out door to door campaign Tandon spoke to the traders about the progress that has been carried out in the ward under the regime of the sitting BJP councilor. Also, the candidate Raj Bala assured the shopkeepers of better lightening in the vicinity and clean toilets for ladies.

Heera Negi, candidate from ward number 13, along with other party workers carried out door to door campaign in the societies. Residents apprised Tandon of their problems which he assured to get rid of on priority.

Shakti Parkash Devshali, candidate from ward number 20 today campaigned in sector 29-D and interacted with different women groups during campaigning in the ward.  He was assured complete support by them. Content with the work done by present councillor in the ward, residents of sector 29D assured full support to Devshali.

While campaigning for ward number 25, Jagtar Singh Dhillon interacted with the ladies and the elderly in Manimajra. Better facilities in and around the ward were assured by Dhillon. He said, “People here are anticipating better cleanliness, maintained green parks and pedestrians’ tracks.”

Ward number 3 candidate Ravi Kant Sharma today visited the residential area in sector 22 and held meetings with residents. Sharma said, “Most of the residents are complaining about the ill managed parks, sanitation and parking woes. We have assured that we will surely them to take remedial measures on these issues on priority.”

Arun Sood, Mayor, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today campaigned in his ward and interacted with retailers and vendors in the market sector 37. Sitting councilor and candidate from ward number 8, Sood was honoured by the Central Market Welfare Association.

Pradeep Sharma, President of the association, Naresh Goyal treasurer of the association along with other members and workers weighed Arun against Gur (Jaggery). Sharma, while honouring Sood, said, “We have seen his hard work and dedication as a councillor as well as the Mayor and are proud of his initiatives that he has taken in his 11-month tenure.”

Ashish Chaudhary appointed Mandal 9 President

Chandigarh, December 9, 2016: Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh State President, BJP, today appointed Aashish Chaudhary as the President of the BJP Yuva Morcha, Mandal number 9 today in the presence of Amit Rana, State President, BJYM.

While congratulating him Sanjay Tandon said, “The future of a nation lies in the strength of its youth. Today, our country is being led by a visionary leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and these future leaders are indeed one of the strong pillars for the party. BJP’s motto had been nation’s development and integrity and these youths are apt for accomplishing our dream of a better and developed India.”

Also present on the occasion were Sanjeev Grover, BJP Mandal 9 President; Varinder Kumar, District President, BJYM; Amit Rana, State President, BJYM and other party workers including Gavin Chadha, Kulmeet Singh, Vijay Rana, Jasmanpreet Singh,  Shobit Kaushal, Ricky Swan, Ashok Palwan, Manpreet Singh, Sagar Pahal, Pramod Hooda, Naresh, Mohit,  Rohit, Pardeep, Monu, Bilu and Ravi.

BJP initiatives have upgraded hitherto neglected city's health services

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TEN YEARS OF CONGRESS VS 2.5 YEARS OF BJP
BJP committed to provide quality health care for city

While Congress kept sleeping, medical facilities were upgraded during BJP tenure

Chandigarh, December 8, 2016: The long pending demands of the residents were met by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) upgrading the health services in different parts of the city in the last two and a half years of BJP government in the centre.

Taking on the Congress, Chandigarh State BJP General Secretary Chander Shekhar today said while the Congress kept sleeping over pending issues, it was BJP which was committed to provide quality health services to people and managed to do the same.

Civil Hospital, Manimajra, and Civil Hospital, Sector 45 were upgraded from civil dispensaries to provide better facilities to the patients and new dispensary came up in Sector 49.

The city MP, Kirron Kher recently inaugurated a civil dispensary in Sector 49 constructed on over 1.25 acres at a cost of Rs 2.39 crore.

The dispensary in Sector 45 has been upgraded into 50-bed hospital in Sector 45. The hospital has an operation theatre, an X-ray room, a labour room and emergency, eye and ENT services. This hospital will provide the latest facilities and help reduce congestion in other hospitals in the city.

Further, PGI will develop it as its second campus comprising institutional and residential areas, which will be located in Sarangpur which has been again possible with the initiatives of BJP government in the centre.

'If Congress leaders can sell their party tickets, they can compromise with city development too': Tandon

Chandigarh, December 7, 2016:  Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh State BJP President today said if Congress leaders were selling their own tickets, wont they compromise with development of city.

He was reacting to the leaders of the Manish Tewari camp of the Congress, Chandermukhi Sharma and Principal Gurbachan Singh, writing to the party president Sonia Gandhi to probe into the allegations against former MP Pawan Kumar Bansal and Chandigarh unit Congress President, Pardeep Chhabra of alleged fraud of Rs 50 lakh and sale of Congress tickets for the MC poll.

Tandon said in MC elections this time the contest was between Congress scamsters and development done by the BJP. He said Congress leaders have been exposed and if they were selling their own tickets, they will play with th
e sentiments of the people of Chandigarh.

Chandigarh will have a Congress-free Corporation: Shahnawaz Hussain

• City is close to Narendra Modi’s heart
• Demonetization is for betterment of the country
• Cash crunch will be resolved soon

Chandigarh, December 7, 2016: Shahnawaz Hussain, National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today said Chandigarh will have a Congress-free Corporation in the forthcoming MC elections.

Addressing media persons he said Chandigarh is close to the heart of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi who had stayed in city, adding, Chandigarh a lot of development works have been done under the BJP regime. While commenting about political scenario in Punjab he said, it was congenial for BJP-SAD combine.

Among others present on the occasion were Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh Pradesh BJP President, Raghbir Lal Arora, BJP Chandigarh Vice President, Ramvir Bhatti, Vice President BJP Chandigarh, Kamla Sharma, former BJP Chandigarh President, and Ravinder Pathania, Media Incharge of the party.

Hussain said, “I am coming from other parts of the country, including Bihar and Kolkata and have firsthand account of problems being faced by the people. There are problems but are being tackled. The opposition says the Prime Minister should debate the issue in the parliament but when we start the arguments, the opposition runs away from it because they know BJP and NDA will counter them in their arguments.”

He said after demonetization, Rahul Gandhi, Mamta Bannerjee and Arvind Kejriwal were all upset over it. Rahul Gandhi hairan hain, Mamta ji pareshan hain, Kejriwal bejar hain he said adding, even when many opposition leaders like Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik were supporting the move.

He said government is taking all measures to resolve the problems being faced by the people and in remote areas even choppers are being used to cater to the cash demand. Because of salary time people have faced problems. Hussain stressed hoarding of new currency will not be tolerated and appropriate action will be taken.

He added, a lot of cash which has come in banks after demonetization is a big achievement of the government and will be used for welfare of the country. Tax payers are respected and will be rewarded, he added. Hussain said, time has come country should move in the right direction and it is going in the right direction under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Commenting on India-Pakistan relations, he said, “Surgical strikes have been done, but we must remember while surgery has been done now chemotherapy is on. While some doses have been administered, more doses will follow and Pakistan will be forced to stop supporting terrorism. Only then relations with India will improve. India has made all efforts to improve relations but Pakistan has not responded positively to it and will be taught a lesson.”

Youth Brigade of lawyers leading the BJP front

A majority of youth contestants of BJP are lawyers. Among the youth candidates who are leading the BJP front in MC elections include, Kanwarjeet Singh Rana, 26, the youngest candidate contesting from party and is pursuing LLB. He has been an active member of ABVP and is contesting from ward 14.

Maheshinder Singh Sidhu, 33, a law graduate who has been associated with the party since last 12 years and is contesting from ward number 1.

Saurabh Joshi, 37 is also a law graduate from Panjab University and has contested student council polls of the PU as an active member of ABVP and is contesting from ward 18. Candidate from ward 21,

Gurpreet Singh Dhillon is 39 years old and is associated with party since last many years.

Davesh Moudgil, also 39 is a law graduate contesting from ward 22, and has been associated with party for last 22 years, besides being the sitting councillor. Jagtar Singh Dhillon, also 39 has been an active member of the party since 1999.

Raj Kishore, 40 is another law graduate who is contesting from ward 19. Shakti Parkash Devshali, is 42 and is another experienced party leader contesting from ward 20.

BJP leads in bringing star campaigners to city

Shahnawaz Hussain to add to election fervor among youth 
Vijay Sampla also in city; Aarti Mehra, Latika Sharma campaigning for party candidates

Chandigarh, December 6, 2016: As the star campaigners of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have started campaigning for party candidates in city, their campaign has further got a boost with star campaigners joining them.

Shahnawaz Hussain, National Spokesperson of BJP has a good connect with the youth. He was in 1999 elected as MP from Kishanhanj Bihar when he was just 31 and has also been Minister of State for Youth Affairs and also has the distinction of being the youngest cabinet minister. He would be addressing a press conference on Wednesday and also campaigning with different BJP candidates in the city.

Vijay Sampla, Union Minister and Punjab BJP President will be campaigning in different parts of the city. He will be addressing a public rally on Wednesday in support of Gurpreet Singh Dhillon in Sector 32.  Rattan Lal Kataria, Ambala MP will be campaigning in city on December 10.

The party is way ahead in strategizing its campaign plan as compared to Congress, as BJP first released the list of its candidates a week before Congress did and its candidates were quick in filing nominations before Congress and now it has managed to lead in bringing its senior leaders in city. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shortlisted 30 star campaigners who are likely to visit the city to connect with the residents of different wards.

On the other hand Aarti Mehra has been campaigning in city since Monday giving a major boost to the women candidates contesting for MC elections.

Mehra, who has served as Mayor, Municipal Corporation, Delhi (MCD), was also the former incharge for Chandigarh.

She is being supported by Latika Sharma, Kalka MLA who is also campaigning in city. The women candidates contesting on BJP ticket include experienced leaders including lawyers like Raj Bala Malik and Asha Kumari Jaswal.

Chandigarh should have Film Institute: Kirron Kher

BJP Member of Parliament Kirron Kher has demanded a film institute for Chandigarh.

In a letter written to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Kher has requested him to grant a film institute to Chandigarh in the upcoming Budget Session.

Chandigarh caters to Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and being a hub for education requires a film institute to impart requisite skills to the youth of the region.

Punjab's cine industry is thriving yet the talented young boys and girls from the region do not get the opportunity to enter FTII in Pune because of limited seats, and their talent gets wasted.

The region has the talent and a film institute has to be there in the city, she says.

Educate people, don’t force them to make cashless payments: Tandon

Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh State President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today welcomed the decision taken by Chandigarh Administration to continue accepting payments in cash for various services even when it had decided to make Chandigarh cashless.

BJP Chandigarh president welcomed the move of the Chandigarh Administration and said city residents will not be inconvenienced now.

In a statement issued here today, Tandon said, “It is a welcome move of the administration and government, non-government departments, and shops should work towards encouraging the people for going cashless but should not force people to make cashless payment. The people should be motivated and educated.”

It may be mentioned here that Chandigarh Administration has decided to make Chandigarh the first cashless city of India and will encourage the school and college students to spread awareness amongst their parents as far as use of debit and credit cards, online payment, swipe machines and other methods of cashless payments.